Update on Further Measures as of 31 October 2020
Self-employed
There was no new information about support for the self-employed, therefore the next SEISS grant will be given at 40% of average profits, although this could change before applications for those grants open.
Local grants
Where businesses have been required by law to close, they will be able to apply for a support grant from their English local authority, based on the rateable value of their business premises:
| Rateable value of premises | Grant payable per two weeks |
| Up to £15,000 | £667 |
| £15,001 to £50,999 | £1000 |
| £51,000 or more | £1500 |
Different local business grants will be available in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Mortgage holidays
Applications for mortgage holidays for up to six months were due to close on 31 October, but this facility will now remain open for borrowers who have been impacted by coronavirus. The FCA will announced details of who can qualify in the next few days.
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